The Court of Appeal in Malaysia has overturned a RM1.1 million award previously granted in the case of Ivana Smit. The court determined that the police do not have a private law duty of care towards the complainants involved in the case. Judges ruled that the High Court had exceeded its authority when issuing orders relating to the management of police personnel and the specifics of ongoing investigations. This decision clarifies the boundaries of judicial oversight concerning police operations in Malaysia. The appeal centered on the extent to which the courts can dictate how the police conduct their work. The ruling emphasizes the separation of powers and limits judicial intervention in internal police matters. This outcome will likely influence future cases involving claims of negligence against the Malaysian police force.